BBC News reports that four people who worked for the event's organiser as well as six members of the Duisburg administration have been charged, accused of negligent manslaughter and causing bodily harm.

Speaking at press conference, chief prosecutor Horst Bien said: "An event where people wanted to party, dance and have fun, turned into a terrible tragedy. 21 people had to die, hundreds were injured... The victims, their relatives and the bereaved are still suffering today because of the traumatic events."